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When importing a project list, no project can be open at the time. Multiple WinLoG version 4 projects can be imported by selecting File > Import > WinLoG 4 Data > Project List. The Import a List of WinLoG Projects wizard form below will then be displayed. This form will guide you through the steps of importing a list of projects.

 

 

Step 1. Select Project List File

 

 

The first step is to select the WinLoG database containing the project list. This database is an Microsoft Access file named "gaeaproject.mdb". If the WinLoG programs were installed and used locally on the computer the file is normally stored in the "c:\Program Files\GAEA\database" directory. If the WinLoG databases were used across a network, the file will be stored on a network drive. After the file has been selected, press the Next button to continue.

 

 

Step 2 Select Projects

 

 

The next step is to select the projects to import. A list of projects will be displayed using the project list database specified in the previous step. Select the projects by clicking on the box next to the project. All of the projects can be selected and de-selected by clicking on the Select All box. After the projects have been selected click the Next button.

 

 

Step 3 Resolve Project Conflicts

 

 

The next step is to resolve any conflicts with project numbers. This will happen when the project number of an imported project is the same as the project number of a project already in WinLoG RT. These conflicts can be resolved either by specifying a different project number for the imported project or by not importing the project. After any project conflicts have been resolved, click the Next button to continue.

 

 

Step 4 Select Coordinate System

 

 

Before the projects can be imported, their coordinate system must be specified so that they can be spatially referenced. If the coordinate system is not known select Unknown and the projects can be georeferenced later. If the coordinate system is known, select whether it is a geographic or projected system, a combo list of possible coordinate systems will then be displayed to select from. After the coordinate system has been selected, click the Next button to import the projects.

 

 

After the projects have been imported they will be added to the project list.